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H&A participating in techUK Mentoring Series

/16 May 2017

H&A expert leads London Mentoring Series for Mid-Size Tech Businesses

H&A’s Wouter Schuitmaker to participate in London Mentoring Series for Mid-Size Tech Businesses H&A’s Wouter Schuitemaker, Managing Director, EMEA, will participate in techUK’s new Mentoring Series. Schuitemaker, along with experts from Silicon Valley Bank, the Department of International Trade, Moore Stephens, Newable, and Harvard Communications, will provide advice and guidance on how to go to market globally. techUK and GTM Global will be hosting the free mentoring series, which will take place in London on May 18th and 19th. There will be two free three-hour workshops that provide guidance and critical advice to tech companies seeking to expand internationally. The aim of...

SiteTrends: India Labour and Government Aid 2017

/09 May 2017

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H&A releases SiteTrends: India Labour and Government Aid 2017

Hickey and Associates (H&A), a global site location, incentive advisory, and workforce analytics firm, has developed a report, SiteTrends: India Labour and Government Aid 2017, reviewing a number of key economic and labor factors across the Indian subcontinent. To download a complimentary copy, click here. A democratic government, strong adaptation of English, and growing education system, India is well-positioned to be a 21st century job juggernaut. Becoming increasingly sophisticated and diversified, India has the second largest workforce with over 500 million workers. In comparison, the Indian workforce is twice the size of the European Union, and nearly three times as large as the United States. Along with...

/30 Apr 2017

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H&A releases SiteTrends: Mexico Manufacturing 2017

Hickey and Associates (H&A), a global site location, incentive advisory, and workforce analytics firm, has developed a report, SiteTrends: Mexico Manufacturing 2017, reviewing key market trends, including labor force dynamics, supply chain logistics, and economic development incentives. To download a complimentary copy, click here. In today’s ever-evolving global marketplace, manufacturing in Mexico is increasingly competitive employing approximately 13 million people, a maturing industrial climate, and infrastructure to support a bi-coastal economy. As the country’s industry continues to grow, manufacturers aim to leverage affordable labor, labor’s aptitude for production skills, and the attractive business environment afforded in the country. In evaluating Mexico’s manufacturing...

H&A's Jason Hickey interviewed on Bloomberg

/06 Apr 2017

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H&A’s Jason Hickey interviewed on Bloomberg for ExPLoRE 2017 Report

H&A’s Jason Hickey interviewed on Bloomberg Jason Hickey, President & CEO, was recently interviewed on Bloomberg about the H&A ExPLoRE 2017 Report. The ExPLoRE (2017) Report series is defined by H&A’s site selection methodology, the cornerstone of which is Examination of Places and Locations through Research and Evaluation (ExPLoRE). The report examined 469 cities, over 10,000 data points, ranking the top 100 cities most suitable for conducting business. Focusing specifically on US cities, the interview explains the rationale behind the rankings and how looking to the future played a role in some of weighting. Bloomberg Q&A Q: Six cities in the U.S....

Trust But Verify - Site Selection Magazine Mar 2017

/13 Mar 2017

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Media Contribution: “Trust But Verify” – Site Selection Magazine March 2017

Trust But Verify – Site Selection Magazine Mar 2017 David Hickey, Senior Director, recently contributed to Site Selection Magazine. The article, Trust but Verify, discusses the practice of site certification. The practice, which is widely used across the United States, can provide site selectors and business owners with pre-certified sites that have been vetted against a rigorous process. Attributes of the process that sites must meet include price, availability of utilities, transportation options and environmental standing. These consistent standards of reviews and assessments give prospective buyers peace of mind. Nevertheless, due diligence must be undertaken to ensure the site will be...